Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Debbie from Cat Tales Wildlife Center Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Challenges Volunteer recruitment — and retaining those volunteers — has changed dramatically since COVID. There are far too many options available for individuals who want to volunteer with nonprofit organizations and give back to their communities.

Nonprofit governance and management

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Jessica Macy from The Do Good Collective Recruit a Serious and Engaged ‘Get ‘er Done’ Board Most of all, nonprofits need engaged, “Get ‘er Done” members willing to join committees and help the staff accomplish operational issues.

Ethics

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofit organizations. Remember, convenience often results in commitment.

Recruitment

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

A peer-to-peer campaign (or P2P) is a type of fundraising where individuals organize and host a campaign on behalf of a nonprofit organization and collect donations from their friends. Determine what youll share and when across your communication channels, including email, social media, text messaging, and your website.

Participation and motivation

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Before you start making Asks, you have to assemble your Board, recruit your initial volunteers, set up an accounting system, establish a website, and tackle a few other tasks. This will give your organization the infrastructure, systems, and professional polish you need to gain the trust of donors.

Nonprofits

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the challenges of managing a robust volunteer program. From hurdles like volunteer recruitment and burnout to all too common mistakes like disorganized training, its not easy to run an effective program, even if you have the best intentions. Be conscious of communication preferences, as well.

Public and Nonprofit Management

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofit organizations. Remember, convenience often results in commitment.

Marketing

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofit organizations. Remember, convenience often results in commitment.

Recruitment

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Author Mary Diegert shares nonprofit grant proposal budgeting tips, and a road map for overcoming the challenges of calculating the revenue and expense numbers that will populate your one-page budget. Nonprofit leaders share their most successful nonprofit fundraising strategies. Donations dont have to be a one-sided thing!

Nonprofit governance and management

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Lets look at three key times of the year when you can naturally infuse planned giving into your communications. For some organizations, an event is the perfect addition to their October plans. Recruit a local financial planner to explain financial and estate planning, how wills work, the tax benefits of bequests for donors, and more.

Finance

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

Nonprofits promote economic opportunity, invest in education, foster healthy communities, support scientific research, and protect the rights of vulnerable people. And they rely on support from foundations to keep that civic infrastructure strong. Weaponized oversight.

Philanthropy

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 6, 2025

One surveyed nonprofit leader noted, “As the pandemic waned, we anticipated returning to some form of ‘new normal,’ but the current political climate, inflation, decrease in individual giving, and societal changes leave us with little choice but to be reactive rather than proactive” (8).

Governance

Dennis C Miller

MAY 2, 2025

HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION'S TRUE POTENTIAL Wednesday, May 21st - 1pm EST/10am PST Strengthening the CEO and Board Partnership Featuring: Dennis C.

Leadership

Ann Green

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Some nonprofit organizations are good at communicating with their donors, but many are not. Often the only times you hear from these organizations is when they’re asking for donations. To do all that you need to communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year.

Communication

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 4, 2023

Recruiting top talent is crucial for any nonprofit organization, and your website is often the first point of contact between potential candidates and your organization. However, many nonprofits struggle to use their website effectively for recruitment. Highlight your mission and values.

Recruitment

Big Duck

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Learn how to effectively involve board members in marketing and communications in nonprofit organizations.

Recruitment

Ann Green

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Some nonprofit organizations do a good job of communicating with their donors, but many do not. Often the only times you hear from organizations is when they’re asking for donations. To do all that you need to communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year.

Communication

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success.

Nonprofit governance and management

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Public and Nonprofit Management

Ann Green

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Some of you may already have a communications calendar, which is great. Remember the ask thank report formula.

Communication

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Recruit incorporators and an initial director. . What are the most common pitfalls new nonprofits encounter?

Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

Retention

Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

You can potentially receive direct donations, in-kind donations, matching gifts , volunteer grants , and other forms of fundraising support from these organizations. recruiting them to become individual supporters of your cause. Once you find new donors for your nonprofit, your stewardship strategy should immediately kick in.

Nonprofit Organizations

Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. ET, Monday-Friday). .

Nonprofit Organizations

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 16, 2023

Updated: 5/16/2023 By leveraging skill-based volunteers, nonprofit organizations can tap into a valuable pool of qualified talent and take on new challenges. Discover the benefits of skill-based volunteerism and how nonprofits can engage and recruit top talent with these 5 essential tips. Professionals want opportunity.

Recruitment

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

This is why many nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers to help them pull off events—because volunteers can put in the work behind the scenes to help your team offer an unforgettable experience that also pulls in donations for your cause. Let’s begin! Actively market event volunteering opportunities.

Recruitment

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Financial Management for Nonprofits: The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee. Financial management can be intimidating for many nonprofit professionals, especially those new to oversight roles in nonprofit organizations. 4 Simple Strategies to Improve Team Communication at Work.

Public and Nonprofit Management

The Killoe Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

Aside from your nonprofit’s own staff, participants are the people who have the most power to make (or break) your peer-to-peer fundraising program. So, let’s look at some proven tips to help your nonprofit recruit and retain more peer-to-peer participants. Target potential fundraisers. You can collect more information later.

Recruitment

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Your nonprofit could also just be looking for a way to reach its larger organizational goals and seeking the stability that comes with employee retention before diving into larger projects. Your RFP should communicate your organization’s needs and goals for working with a compensation consultant.

Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 14, 2024

We cover this concept a lot at the Nonprofit Marketing Guide including how to do this while remaining Calm, Not Busy. By implementing things like SOPs and other productivity tools, nonprofit organizations can streamline processes, reduce errors, and enhance overall productivity.

Production

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Nonprofit organizations tend to treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. If this sounds impossible, find other staff or recruit volunteers to help you. One way to make it easier for you is to create a thank you plan, which you can incorporate into your communications calendar. Here are some ways to do that.

Recruitment

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 29, 2020

Your organization can provide that! On a national level, nonprofit organizations are desperately in need of funding, and there are a variety of bills in the works to provide that. It is a crucial time to connect and engage with your organization’s supporters. Virtual Volunteering Programs: 1. Lobby for Your Cause.

Recruitment

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

, join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization. Nonprofit Management Series (Begins in February). We are pleased to unveil our 2023 Q1 event schedule. January 2023.

Nonprofit governance and management

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Public and Social Policy

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

“Understanding a budget, equity trends, matching donor preferences to communication—all of that is so important,” Tracy emphasizes. It was during this time that she recognized the importance of being well-rounded in the sector. However, her journey didn’t stop there.

Disaster Relief

Ann Green

JANUARY 15, 2019

I sometimes wonder if nonprofit organizations are doing the best they can when they communicate with their donors. Unfortunately, there are a lot of examples of poor communication out there. You can do a better job of communicating with your donors if you make an effort. It doesn’t have to be like this.

Children

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

To make sure that everyone feels respected and valued, as a leader of a global organization you must cultivate an environment built on sound principles. Principles that are a part of everything you do, starting with recruiting and onboarding. Do they represent a diversity of nationalities, ages, backgrounds and perspectives?

Health